Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Neonatal in Towson, MD

Physician Assistant | Neonatal
Location: Towson, MD
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 2/10/2027

About the Position

We are seeking a Neonatology Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment in Maryland. The schedule offers flexibility with 12-hour or 24-hour shifts available, covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with a current need for three shifts per week. This vital role involves attending high-risk deliveries, responding to all infant codes throughout the hospital, and performing critical procedures such as intubations, umbilical arterial and venous catheter placements, PICC line insertions, lumbar punctures, and comprehensive ventilation management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend high-risk deliveries and respond to all infant codes throughout the hospital.
• Perform procedures including intubations, umbilical arterial and venous catheter placements, PICC line, lumbar punctures, ventilation management, CAPA, and high-frequency ventilation.
• Assist with chest tube placement, done with attending supervision.
• Evaluate current patients in the NICU.
• Participate in rounding with attending physicians and the NICU team on all patients.
• Evaluate patients in the PEDS or newborn nursery as needed.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Neonatology
• Other Required Certifications: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Inhouse Call
• Patients per day: 10-12 patients
• LOA: 36 Days
• Staffing Mix: Currently operates with one APP per shift; if acuity or census is high (greater than 10 patients or greater than 8 with vents), two APPs may be requested per shift.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities